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Bei uns z'Haus Walzer, Op. 361 (With Us At Home Waltzes): Condensed Piano Score

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Bei uns z'Haus Walzer, Op. 361 (With Us At Home Waltzes): Condensed Piano Score

Bei uns z'Haus Walzer, Op. 361 (With Us At Home Waltzes): Condensed Piano Score

By Johann Strauss II

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Johann Strauss II composed BEI UNS Z'HAUS WALZER, Op. 361 (WITH US AT HOME or THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME), in 1873 to celebrate the Vienna World's Fair (Wiener Weltausstellung), an event that symbolized Austria-Hungary's aspirations toward industrial and cultural prominence. The waltz was dedicated to Princess Marie Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst and premiered at one of Strauss's concerts during the fair, held in Vienna's grand Musikverein. It reflects the cosmopolitan elegance and domestic charm associated with Viennese high society, capturing both the public spectacle and the intimate pride of "home." While not as universally recognized as THE BLUE DANUBE, BEI UNS Z'HAUS remains a beloved gem in Strauss's repertoire, admired for its lyrical warmth, stylish instrumentation, and its evocation of 19th-century Viennese life. It continues to be performed in concert settings and remains a testament to Strauss's melodic ingenuity and cultural resonance during the golden age of the waltz. Instrumentation: 1+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9.8.76.5 in set): Pno Cond Sc in set. Reprint edition.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-810269-0
ISBN13: 979-889-810-2692
UPC: 605258637604
SKU: 36-A651799
Instrumentation: 1+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9.8.76.5 in set): Pno Cond Sc in set

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About the Composer: Johann Strauss II

Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) earned his reputation as the "Waltz King" through more than 500 compositions that defined the sound of 19th-century Vienna. He inherited his father's orchestra and expanded it into a cultural institution, performing across Europe and becoming the public face of Austrian musical identity during the Austro-Hungarian Empire's most confident era. His gift lay not in harmonic innovation but in melodic invention and orchestral color; he understood how to write for every section with elegance and precision, crafting waltzes that satisfied both concert halls and ballrooms.

Strauss composed during Austria-Hungary's rapid transformation from agrarian society to industrial power. His works celebrate that transition while maintaining deep roots in Viennese tradition. Teachers and conductors value his orchestrations as models of clarity and balance, and his waltzes remain staples of pops concerts and classical radio precisely because they demand genuine musicianship while rewarding audiences with immediate, memorable melody.

Why we love this

This waltz captures Strauss at his most domestically intimate, which makes it an ideal counterpoint to his more bombastic showpieces. The 1873 World's Fair context gives orchestras a natural narrative hook for programming, and the piece's lyrical warmth and transparent orchestration showcase ensemble balance without requiring virtuosic display.

What to expect

Warm, graceful, and tinged with nostalgia. The piece evokes a Viennese drawing room where elegance and intimacy coexist, where the pride of home mingles with cosmopolitan refinement. It swells with genuine melody without ever becoming saccharine.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking a Strauss waltz with lyrical substance and historical resonance beyond the familiar chestnuts. Conductors programming concerts around themes of Austrian culture, domestic life, or industrial-era optimism will find this piece both musically rewarding and contextually rich.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the main waltz melody with gentle rubato in the first and second themes; Strauss expects the conductor to breathe with the line rather than drive relentlessly forward.
  • Balance the wind soloists carefully against the strings, especially in passages where oboe or clarinet carries the tune. This is a chamber orchestration masquerading as a full score.
  • Treat the trio section with particular care to articulation and ensemble clarity; the thinner texture makes rhythmic precision audible to the audience.
  • Let the percussion and timpani sit lightly in the mix. This waltz is about elegance, not spectacle, so avoid overweighting the rhythm section.

How to use it

Pair this with other Strauss concert waltzes or marches to build a Viennese evening, or use it as a bridge piece between a Romantic symphony and a lighter pops finale. The 1873 World's Fair premiere story makes it an excellent choice for concerts celebrating cultural heritage or historical milestones.

Skills your students will build

  • Ensemble balance between sustained string lines and wind soloists
  • Shaping and breathing in triple meter without metronomic stiffness
  • Articulation and rhythmic clarity in extended waltz form
  • Orchestral arrangement principles through study of Strauss's instrumentation choices

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